Republicans pledge to work toward avoiding sequestration

Republicans say their party is willing to be flexible about increased revenue, provided Democrats give ground on entitlements in the quest to find a legislative solution to sequestration, UPI reports.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Republicans are motivated to seek a compromise to deal with sequestration primarily because of the severe cuts it would impose on the military. Sen. Dick Durbin, R-Ill., said he is confident Congress can solve the problem of the fiscal cliff.